Retiring my Last Hackintosh

[@Fallen_Gardens]

A came for the Hackintosh and stayed for the insightful commentary

[@technomancer2858]

Same, I found the Chat man back when I was into Hackintoshing. Was pleasantly surprised to see [him] come out as based and anti-woke. EDIT to fix typo

[@KMNixon]

I also. I love the TV Guide reviews as well.

[@OldBuford]

"Celebrating the death of Norm MacDonald" not like i knew the guy, but i like to imagine he'd chuckle at that

[@hitwill]

A man of many talents. Comedy, Hacking, Roasting the left - where did you get time to be a TV Executive?

[@StariusPrime]

I started watching you back in your Hackintosh and Apple video days. I personally do miss that content, but I am happy for your success with your new direction and I do enjoy it also! But, when it comes right down to it, I've always stayed subscribed because I just plain like you Paul. 👍

[@CallMeChato]

I'm blushing. Thanks so much.

[@nikolaki]

Ditto

[@SydBat]

@StariusPrime - But not in a stalkery way, right? RIGHT?!?

[@RickMoreau]

Just picked up a new M4 Pro. After the M1 came out, my old Hackintosh went back to Windows and still lives on as a flight simulator. Thank you for your help back in the dark days.

[@tomverlaine728]

Where my Canoehead linux nerds at?? Rise up!

[@guilherme5094]

Yes sir!

[@escgoogle3865]

The day firefox no longer receives updates on high sierra im full committing.

[@NoahGooder]

here and i run arch lol

[@finalmidnight]

Open Source is Life! Free the Code!

[@lordcarnorjax8599]

Canoehead Linux sounds like a great name for a Linux distribution.

[@PoopaChallupa]

Cheers, Chato! Congratulations on the success of your channel. Alway enjoy seeing you on Nerdrotic and FNT.

[@CallMeChato]

Yay, thank you!

[@halburd1]

i go see nerdrotic for nerdrotic only if i see ANY other talking heads in the clip i wont watch it. i go see chato for chato and nerd for nerd, no one else.

[@eddiebruv]

Stopped watching FNT after the five hundredth lecture on why Disney/Star Wars/Marvel were dead, or dying, or whatever.

[@carlosalfredolopezr.1709]

I picked up at the Former Network Executive chapter, and still loving it. Always great content and commentary from you, Chato!

[@vraymar]

I am one of those hackintosh-time subscribers. I learned a lot from you. My own hackintosh was silently retired a year and a half ago. Just now I am considering to give away the pieces… Very happy with my M1 MacBook Pro. Still, very angry (and concerned) about the cost of ram and additional disk storage.

[@CallMeChato]

I got an ORICO thunderbolt M.2 drive and it's super fast. But I'm connected to a large RAID storage server over 10T.

[@Thermool]

@@CallMeChatoall to play Solitaire and the graphics powerhouse, Mahjong.

[@daishikaze3986]

I'm glad you shifted focus, because it taught me a lot about how Television programming works (or used to work, I suppose) and also it caused me to discover The Frantics and Prisoners of Gravity, for which I'm forever grateful :)

[@robinhood9128]

Thanks!

[@CallMeChato]

Here for the computer stuff, too.

[@cynthiacarter9055]

Man, has it really been only a few years since I ran across your channel? I remember getting recommended the hackintosh vids, and watching some out of curiosity. My husband is the one that deals with computers, tho, so my understanding was limited, but I still enjoyed them. Thanks for taking us denizens along on your various excursions, Paul. :)

[@CallMeChato]

Thanks for being part of the ride.

[@jdiluigi]

It was the TV guides from my childhood that sealed the deal for me sir.

[@paininthepatoot]

It could still serve as a space heater in the coming winter.

[@noahheninger]

I'm impressed by how many times you've reinvented yourself over the years. You're an inspiration.

[@lanzer22]

My first computer was an Apple 2E and I'm on a MacBook M1. Loved your channel with the Hackintosh and loved your network executive series. Always happy to see you in live stream from other influencers. The new Mac Mini M4 for 600 bucks is an amazing workhorse and it truly is time where no Hackintosh can match in price and speed. Farewell old Hackintosh!

[@tYNS]

I miss the Hackintosh days.

[@CallMeChato]

I remember them fondly.

[@arioch2112]

Hoping you have volumes left to share. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving, Paul!

[@basedr1ver]

I originally found your channel through my hackintosh build experiences... I was captivated, watching the voice of one of my favourite Ewoks tackling the same tasks as I whilst building a new behemoth for the studio. Now my little one recognises you as "the former Ewok executive" (Ewoks is their favourite cartoon atm).

[@michaelbeemer8019]

I was gifted an old Mac Pro and used Hackintosh techniques to update the version of the Mac OS, but could only go a couple of generations before hardware checks kicked in. I switched to Ubuntu on that machine - it doesn't care what it's running on.

[@cliffstewart1727]

My FAVORITE Mac video was when you predicted the modular 2019 Mac Pro, with all of the paper and scotch tape Mac minis stacked on top of one another. I practically pissed myself watching that! But the real irony was that all these years later the Mac Studio is EXACTLY WHAT YOU PREDICTED! You are a true pioneer, wherever you go. I love everything you do because it's always humorous and informative. Keep it up!

[@CallMeChato]

Thanks for the memories. That was truly a fun video to do.

[@TheNuclearGeek]

I'm glad I got into Chato before he was cool. Well, "cool". It's all be fun Chato. Sorry to see the Hackintoshing officially end, but I'm glad we have your perspective in the commentary space now.

[@geekmastermind]

And now the Mini is an absolute beast. Still costs your eye teeth, and you better be content with what comes in the box (upgrada non grata), though. RIP, Hackintosh.

[@doberski6855]

🤔'Drunk acerbic Scottish movie critic'? Not sure who you are referring to Mr. Chato. 🤣This was indeed fascinating and entertaining sir, I knew and enjoyed your earlier work with the Frantics, and joined the fellow Chato followers know as Dennises(?) and missed the Hackintosh era. It was great to hear you talk about the evolution of your channel, but when you were 'geeking' out and going into the details on your computer builds. For some reason I started hearing the Johnny Cash hit 'One Piece at a Time' in my head!😂 Thanks for the video and the laughs sir, very glad that KZbin dropped me the suggestion to check you out! I mean I get to enjoy your acerbic movie and television reviews, minus the alcoholism and with a Canadian accent! 🍁

[@CallMeChato]

Thanks for the great comment.

[@ReviewsKino]

Started following you back in 2016 when I built my first hackintosh…how time flies and a journey well traveled hail Chato

[@CallMeChato]

It was a fun run and nice to see you still about.

[@F82F8]

I’ve been a jack into her since 2008. It was great. You could build a mini ATX for cheap. I loved it. Thanks Chato.

[@cosmacgrandpa]

Wow, I loved the Frantics and have followed you as Former Network Executive, but didn't know you were a computer guy too. I co-curate a museum of computer history :) Everything you do is interesting!

[@CallMeChato]

I have the original Mac and a few other goodies in the shop. I hope your museum isn't in your home. :-)

[@TokenTech]

Hackintosh was how I found your channel, stayed for the laughs

[@jimmydragonstudios]

A colonoscopy with a garden hose? Ouch! Yeah that sounds about right too.

[@cewehner]

I miss your apple and hackihtosh days but still enjoy your channel.

[@markdolan8866]

I subscribed for the Hackintoshing but moved on due to the state of the apple ethos-system ... stayed here for everything else ... keep up the great work!

[@scottdecleene6071]

Very interesting. I am glad you decided to make the switch to what you are doing now as I thoroughly enjoy your content. I started building computers over 20 (and still do) years ago to play video games. At one point I considered building a Hackintosh so that I could play in both worlds, but ultimately decided the MacOS had no real benefit for me, so I stuck to Windows.

[@markiangooley]

I remember the Hackintosh videos from way back. Struck me as quixotic, the whole Hackintosh thing, but sort of admirable.

[@lordcarnorjax8599]

I originally subscribed way back due to the Hackintosh videos, finding you through Quinn at Snazzy Labs. I've always liked that this channel has always been a bit of mixed bag of content from Hackintosh to comedy skits to the Former Network Exec etc.

[@mrrolandlawrence]

End of an era. Subbed at the start to get my lenovo laptop working with macos :) the guides were good. I learned a lot.

[@danrussell9357]

Enjoyed the video and liked the iMac G4 on your desk!

[@MichaelLeBlanc-p4f]

My Mac Plus lasted a decade before being retired for memory obsolence. After that, each Mac was good for 3 yrs max and each retired for technical reasons. Must have been extra heat caused by needless up-dates. Grrrrrrrrr.

[@canuckinsk]

Fellow geek here. Had no idea about your hackintosh videos. I'm going to check them out.

[@readtedium]

Was surprised to see a Hackintoshing video on here! Hope you're well, Paul!

[@Deinonuchus]

I almost went down the Hackintosh route, but Apple's war with Nvidia ended that and I went back to Windows. My poor 2012 Mac Pro had every upgrade I could stuff into it by the end.

[@CallMeChato]

I actually learned to Hackintosh extending my 1.1 Mac Pro.

[@nigelsimpkins1025]

Not a clue what you were going on about, and yet still entertaining keep it coming please

[@lopehunter2415]

Love the tech content. Don't be afraid Chato!😀

[@cmonkey63]

I was inspired to build my own hackintosh - because I could - but glad that is behind me now. Certainly not for noobs.

[@AGunleashed]

I started watching because of your funny commentary about the state of hollywood, i had no idea you were a computer guy, damn cool man!!!

[@joemadden4160]

You're wearing a School House Rock T-Shirt. You're in😉

[@CallMeChato]

Yep

[@TallGarage]

im happy you changed it up man, you're a good guy.

[@sguttag]

I guess I came in post Hackintosh. My computer needs are significantly less, it would appear (I'm not a gamer). I do have an iMac (late 2015) with a 27" screen. It was/is one where...get this, the USER can upgrade the RAM! Recently, I swapped out the original 1TB HDD for a 2TB SSD and it is like a new computer (and then some). I was considering a new iMAC but they aren't making the 27" versions (or larger) anymore and these old eyes aren't getting any better. I'll stick with what I have, for now. I have definitely enjoyed the Former Network Executive posts as well as your sister station aPauling News. Keep up the good work!

[@CallMeChato]

Thanks.

[@davids4610]

I first encountered you from a hackintosh video. I'm nursing along my early 2015 over-spec'd 27" imac. Back then, I considered making a 'tosh, but chickened out. Now I wait for an M4 studio.

[@ColJonSquall1]

I was not expecting a Hackintosh vid, as one of your newer followers, but its good to see the evolution of the channel. Luckily, I understand the tech side of things in this. If Windows gets any worse for me, I'll probably go to Linux. With Microsoft (like many) going hard into AI and useless tools that are more security breach prone than T-Mobile's network infrastructure. I'll likely go to Linux if they don't course correct.

[@PaxAlotin]

Re going to Linux - you won't regret it. I've used Linux alongside Windows for a while - till I got used to things. Now - I mostly run *Linux Mint* with an occasional dip back into Windows. It wasn't as steep a learning curve as many said it would be - so why not try ?

[@fredorman2429]

At 85 my first thought when I saw the word Mackintosh in your thumbnail was of a raincoat.

[@JustStop19]

As a storage architect I would LOVE to see you going full geek mode. Seriously, it's content I lack and would greatly appreciate it.

[@benpoe4335]

I now understand why the “force” has been strong …… I’m a “former IT executive” (though exec might be a stretch) and I went the other direction…… running my Windoze needs thru Parallels. Retirement has been great.

[@TradingDiary-l1r]

I found a good way to cool PC's faster by simply adding another fan on the outside of the case. You line it up with the regular exhaust fan on the inside and TA DA! You have a turbocharged exhaust. I recommend the one on the outside of the case have a higher RPM than the one inside. I promise you that you won't need to turn on the heat in the room either.

[@sharipowers1576]

I know nothing about the internal hardware of Macintosh. I used to use the Macs in the UTA library, since I couldn't afford to get one and spent many hours writing my junior and senior essays up there in '88 and '89. Very interesting and informative, so thanks as always. Hope you and your family have a great holiday season.

[@CallMeChato]

Thanks, and you also.

[@davidconnellan6875]

I found your channel as a fan of the Frantics, I was always surprised that your series was so short lived on the mother corp....

[@railerswim]

I originally subscribed for your hackintosh videos. I was absolutely delighted when you started your commentary and joining the likes of Friday Night Tights. I also appreciate it when you wear your Wichita t shirt (I’m originally from the Wichita area if you can’t tell haha) Cheers Paul!

[@GrumblingForesight]

Used to tinker with Hackintoshes by learning from your videos (and some others), this made me very sad. With that said, it’s totally understandable with the way things are going nowadays. Cheers Paul!

[@timnordin6230]

I owned, and still own, an Apple II, so I was an original Apple fanboy. But as the sequels began resembling Joanie Loves Chachi I did my best Vidkun Quisling and up until now have happily consorted with the enemy; however, I never lived through the Steve Rogers transformation of which you partook and that tale has made me start glancing back at my first love.

[@DaxVJacobson]

I found you years ago, because of your hackintosh antics, this is a sad day!

[@tips1pxl]

Yeah I don't miss my hackintosh, it was a fun frankenstein time of making it become alive but as you mentioned the updates and troubleshooting was ugh too much. I'd like to think the whole hackintosh movement helped in the grand scheme of things for apple to be more price / user friendly. But all in all good times, made me follow the channel all those years ago!

[@Wordsnwood]

Aside from hackintosh content, this channel also got me watching Deboss Garage, and if THAT isn't a weird cross-connection for a youtube channel to make... (and yeah, I also retired my hackintosh a couple years ago for the same reasons. It's now happily serving as a NAS)

[@CallMeChato]

Yeah I remember our DeBoss video.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Paul, at about 03:20 in this video: *_"...or you could just be a drunk acerbic Scottish movie reviewer."_* *"NAH, IT'LL BE FINE!"* 😉

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Paul, I edited this comment _after_ you "❤️'d" it.

[@nooctip]

A moment of silence for the passing of a great milestone in the illustrious history of Chato.

[@stellastarbrightk7563]

Love the insider quirky stories and new insight into viewing shows with a different eye

[@brianmcguinness9642]

The first thing I do when I get a new computer is install Linux. I used a MacBook Pro 17" for a while, and it still sort of works, but it developed a problem where it displays horizontal red lines on top of everything, which is very annoying. The Mac shop wouldn't fix it because it was too old and they wanted me to buy a new one. But they no longer had MacBooks with 17" screens. So I ended up with a Toshiba Satellite instead, and it has served me very well for years.

Missed this! Subscribed to Apauling news. Come here from time to time. This is really like F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Reunion. Been wondering if/when are you going to jump to the next Mac Studio. With my M3 Max laptop in clamshell it really feels like a Silicon Graphics workstation. GPUs are really really powerful. We want to hear from you, because you never lost your "professional entertainer" skills. You will never be former on that... Congratulations Paul. With your permission I am downloading this before you hide it or remove it. Again. Congratulations!

[@CallMeChato]

You're too kind.

[@ThoughtandMemory]

May your chapters however many, or few, always be full. ❤

[@rosezingleman5007]

Turn that macintosh apple into a pie. Happy Thanksgiving from 🇺🇸

[@stephenschroeder6567]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am late to the party as it were. I had no knowledge of Hackintosh machines until this video. I'll spare you the "I've never been an Apple user" speech. ;-) LOL I think I am close to the same age as you and that next chapter comment is something I think about a good deal. Being single and soon retired, figuring out what comes next is becoming a full time job in of itself. 😲 I wish you every success in figuring your path out.

[@fourteenfour1]

M4 Mini owner here. Prices are obnoxious but I am replacing my 2019 iMac and have gone the route of separate display and such so as to make upgrades less painful. Nothing like discarding that beautiful 27" display from the iMac because Apple disabled target display mode years ago.

[@lJ0blixen]

Giving ya support for the algorithm gods!😂

[@RockyBergen]

More geek content is ALWAYS appreciated!

[@gcrosheffielduk]

I think we’d all agree that we’re thankful for the successful journey you’ve had to where you are now. 🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@CallMeChato]

Thank you

[@b9tv]

Hackintosh got me to subscribe back in the day. Nerdrotic and Doomcock were my favorite channels at the time. Pleasant suprise to see your evolution.

[@williamwilson5127]

Paul, I missed these videos. I never liked Apple after the IIe days, but I did enjoy your videos. You weren't shy about saying when Apple was turd polishing instead of inovating.

[@CallMeChato]

I worked for Apple but that didn't stop me from hating on them. Thanks.

[@apollolux]

This reminded me that I had a 2006 mid-spec Alienware laptop that I tried to Hackintosh around (IIRC) 2009 just to see if it could. It using Intel integrated graphics was the biggest obstacle to the setup running smoothly without excessive kernel panics back then, so unfortunately I gave up on that endeavor with that laptop.

[@CallMeChato]

Laptops were the hardest especially because the wifi chipset was also not compatible.

[@johnfinn1570]

Greetings from Australia. You were instrumental with me getting to switch to opencore and what software's to use. This is being written up on my Monterey hackintosh that i just love. As a pensioner i really cannot justify upgrading so i trundle along with this machine. So many thanks for those memorable days Paul 🥂

[@CallMeChato]

So cool. It will keep you occupied

[@theleastsignificantbit4794]

I love Apple tech, but I have not bought a Mac Pro, iMac, or Mac Mini since they began soldering the memory. Also a hard drive issue should not require a trip to a “Genius Bar”-no truth in advertising there.

[@luna-hw9li]

I trust your geekiness as a major asset when it comes to StarTrek/StarWars und Sci-Fi reviews.

[@CallMeChato]

Damn straight.

[@ivancis6614]

This sir rocks 🤘🏿

[@Hummelsbusch]

Hello Paul! I am one of those who followed your channel because of the Hackintosh-content. Mine is still in use but it will be out of service soon since I will buy a beefy M4 Pro Mac Mini. A SSD with my Ventura OS failed and it took me almost four days to get the Hacky up and running and it stressed me immensely, so here the journey ends with my i9. Greetings from Germany!

[@CallMeChato]

Danke

[@peterpayne2219]

I did not know you were a Mac user/Hackintosh creator. I respect you more now.

[@ardvark8699]

first pooter was a 286SX (couldn't afford the 32 bit bus) with a 40 meg HD running IBM OS

[@HarvestStore]

Great video.

[@ivannightly1919]

still have a hackintosh laptop but your fun to watch so still here

[@MoonjumperReviews]

It’s been a long road, getting from there to here.”

[@caldodge]

I've been using computers since 1978. I enjoyed this video.

[@diquadhumungersaur492]

i just enjoy funny and you sir are funny.... jobs a good un :-)

[@CallMeChato]

Thank you kindly

[@paininthepatoot]

Just like you and your take on things which is why I stay.

[@keithdubose2150]

Here's to many more chapters! Happy Thanksgiving

[@jeffreyjoshuarollin9554]

The end of an era. I hadn't seen any of your videos for a while but something made me look you up again. Bit of a shame really, I miss your insightful takes on Apple but i won't be wasting my time on any rightwing drivel even if it's yours.

[@CallMeChato]

I appreciate the comment but if you can point out what you consider right-wing drivel I would appreciate it.

[@wavegun]

From one Mac OS user to another-- GOOD JOB! Always entertaining, Chato, and it is nice to have something in common with the Former TV Executive, Comedian, and Hackintosh Guru.

[@geoffreyhughes1]

I have 2 macs and they seem to just "work". While Windows has always been a finicky OS. One is a Mac mini and I think it's pretty slick for video watching and reading comics. Got the mini hooked up to a 32 inch TV.

[@geoffreyhughes1]

Mac is much better at "work projects" than a pc while a pc will have games and leisure is how I generally look at it. When I went to college the profs where always bitching that electronic assignments be formatted for Mac which vexed me at the time. I see the wisdom now.

[@sitoudien9816]

I found your channel because I didn't want to pay the extortion prices. I did some research and bought a pc! 😂. I'm glad you found your niche. You're better than those guys on midnights edge.

[@CallMeChato]

Oh those Midnights Edge guys stink. I hate them. :-)

[@luminousmonkey4512]

I've still got my 9900K Hackintosh going strong, I've got a Mac Studio at home, but I think I'll have to get the last of the x86 Mac Pros soon at work.

[@TheBrewjo]

I've never been in a domain where I've had to use Apple. It's sort of like The Mirror Universe in Star Trek. Very entertaining though!

[@rebeccaclementz3756]

Born in 69 here. I was looking at your Schoolhouse Rock tee shirt.😃

[@bazzathegreat3517]

Hackintosh video? Seems like you could be making a TV guide video instead. But alas, I'll take those as they come. Their infrequency makes them a treat akin to some homemade caramel at Christmas.

[@ainternet239]

I love the way North Americans say “Monty Pie - Thon“

[@HontasFarmer80]

Hey now there might be a way to Hackintosh a Windows on ARM type PC. There are some hardcore workstations that have much more power that could do the trick.